PANSY SEED 
BREECE’S IMPROVED SWISS GIANTS 
Flowers of this strain are of large size, some up to 4 inches, and 
have rich bright colors and wonderful color combinations in an amaz- 
ing mixture. The velvety petals are of firm substance, and are held 
erect on long stems above the foliage. They bloom very freely, 
Growth is neat and compact. They are good cut flowers, and excel- 
lent to force in the greenhouse. 
This is our own special mixture, made with the experience of 35 
years as Pansy Specialists. 
1-4 oz. $2.00; 1-2 oz. $3.75; 1 oz. $7.00 
GERMINATION 
Pansy seed germinates readily, even in hot weather, if the seed 
bed is kept moist. Cloth or lath shades aid in retaining the soil mois- 
ture. We have found the following procedure satisfactory; Pulverize 
the seed bed to a depth of six inches; mix in a 2 inch layer of well 
rotted manure and a good commercial fertilizer at the rate of 1 lb. 
to 25 sq. ft. Level the bed and use a roller to firm it. Allow 75 to 
150 sq. ft. to 1 oz. of seed. Cover with clean sand or soil to a depth 
of 1-8 to 1-4 inch. Water thoroughly and apply lath shades. Keep 
the bed moist at all times, until the plants appear. Water thorough- 
ly, but less often, after the plants are up. A wet soil surface and 
high temperatures encourage damping-off fungus. Remove shades in 
wet or cloudy weather. Permanently remove them in about three 
weeks from date of seed-sowing. 
DO NOT ALLOW THE SEED BED TO DRY OUT. 
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